Wildlife refuge recovers after theft, storms

Volunteers recently helped reopen trails Read more

ASTORIA — A trail work party is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Cathedral Trail trailhead. Read more

NEHALEM — Lower Nehalem Watershed Council will host a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday at lnwc.nehalem.org Read more

ILWACO — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will host a virtual boating safety class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily between June 14-17. Registration costs $20 and is required before June 17 via bit.ly/3hXhDQE Read more

Four free days are being offered by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission during June, including Saturday, June 12, June 13 and June 19. Read more

CANNON BEACH — The Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest will be a virtual summer-long event, running from Friday to Sept. 6. Read more

Race will begin near Ilwaco Read more

ASTORIA — Registration is open for a nature survival camp hosted by Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. To register, email lewi_education@nps.gov Read more

Trail features unique animals, sights Read more

PACIFIC COUNTY — Local Timberland Regional Library branches have partnered with local organizations to bring a StoryTrail to various locations throughout the county from May to August. Read more

ASTORIA — Registration is open for a nature survival camp hosted by Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. To register, email lewi_education@nps.gov Read more

Trail features unique animals, sights Read more

PACIFIC COUNTY — Local Timberland Regional Library branches have partnered with local organizations to bring a StoryTrail to various locations throughout the county from May to August. Read more

David Lukas, bird expert and author, will lecture about bird songs for Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s monthly “Nature Matters” lecture series at 7 p.m. Thursday. Read more

Trail is popular among local residents Read more

ILWACO — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will host a virtual boating safety class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily between May 17-20. Registration costs $20 and is required before May 17 via bit.ly/3vZcrzl Read more

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival will be held virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday. Read more

ASTORIA — North Coast Food Web will host an Earth Day event, featuring a plant sale and activities, from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday. Read more

A free day is being offered by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday. Read more

Art in the Park ... Naturally + Virtually makes its debut Read more

ASTORIA — Lewis and Clark National Historical Park will host a week of youth activities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday to April 24. Read more

Scott Brewer, executive director of Hood Canal Coordinating Council, will lecture about chum salmon for Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s monthly “Nature Matters” lecture series at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Read more

Trail features wildlife, views of local sights Read more

SURF PINES — North Coast Land Conservancy will host small, socially distanced volunteer parties to plant native wildflowers between mid-March and April 1. Read more

Recent images from Mars might have you longing to blast off and explore the final frontier for yourself. But faster than any travel for a continuing mission, you can explore these Oregon vistas to give you that spacey feeling, no astronaut training required. Read more

A free day is being offered by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission on Friday. Read more

NEHALEM — Lower Nehalem Watershed Council will host a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday at lnwc.nehalem.org. Read more

ASTORIA — Jakob Shockey, executive director of The Beaver Coalition and owner of Beaver State Wildlife Solutions, will present “Collaborating with Beaver for a Resilient Future” for Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s monthly “Nature Matters” lecture series at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Read more

James Cook and his brother’s dog, “Trask,” begin their walk along the Airport Dike Trail on a cold, sunny day. Read more

ASTORIA — Lewis and Clark National Historical Park recently released an interactive virtual map of the park at nps.gov/lewi/learn/nature/soundscape.htm. Read more

Washington State Parks is hiring seasonal park aides and senior park aides for parks throughout the state. Read more

ASTORIA — Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is accepting applications for its 2021 Youth Conservation Corps. Read more

ASTORIA — Oregon State University researcher Samara Haver will present “Eavesdropping on the Ocean” for Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s monthly “Nature Matters” lecture series at 7 p.m. Feb. 11. Read more

Trail makes for a delightful winter hike Read more

NEHALEM — Lower Nehalem Watershed Council will host a lecture on Oregon’s coastal meadows at 7 p.m. Thursday at lnwc.nehalem.org. Read more

NEHALEM — Registration for Alder Creek Farm Community Garden opens Monday for at bit.ly/38Z4LEG. Read more

MANZANITA — Hoffman Center for the Arts will host environmentalist and author Dan Hinkley from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 15 during a virtual workshop. Read more

ASTORIA — Botanist and ecologist David Lebo will present “West Coast Fungi: Their Biology, Ecology and Identification,” for Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s monthly “Nature Matters” lecture series at 7 p.m. Dec. 10. Read more

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival will be held virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday. Read more

Event starts Saturday Read more

MANZANITA — Hoffman Center for the Arts will host Elizabeth Fournier, green mortician and eco-educator, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 18, during a virtual workshop. Read more

Event runs Thursday, Nov. 12 Read more

ASTORIA — Bird enthusiast and wildlife volunteer Barbara Linnett will present “Let’s Talk About Hummingbirds,” Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s monthly “Nature Matters” lecture series at 7 p.m. Nov. 12. Read more

ASTORIA — The Wildlife Center of the North Coast’s annual fundraiser will be held virtually at 6 p.m. on Friday at event.gives/wcnc. Read more

Hosted by Angora Hiking Club Read more

CANNON BEACH — The Friends of Haystack Rock organization is accepting entries for a photography contest. Read more

Washington State Parks is accepting winter camping reservations for Cape Disappointment State Park and its other locations. Read more

Neah-Kah-Nie Beach is a quiet getaway Read more

Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve, CoastWatch and the Oregon Coastal Management Program are recruiting volunteer photographers to capture images of king tides throughout winter. Read more

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival will be held virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday. Read more